giun lươn

Một con giun lươn ký sinh được nhìn thấy dưới kính hiển vi trong phòng thí nghiệm.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Strongyle: A type of parasitic nematode worm (roundworm) that infects the intestines of animals, particularly horses and other mammals. In veterinary and agricultural contexts, this is a primary meaning.
   • Tylenchus: A genus of microscopic, parasitic nematode worms that are often pests of plants, attacking roots and other tissues. This meaning is common in agricultural science.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Giun lươn là một loại ký sinh trùng nguy hiểm cho ngựa. (Strongyles are a dangerous type of parasite for horses.)
  • Nông dân cần kiểm soát giun lươn trong đất để bảo vệ cây trồng. (Farmers need to control tylenchus in the soil to protect crops.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "giun lươn" is technical and primarily used in veterinary medicine, zoology, and agriculture. It is not a common word in everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Giun tròn (n): Roundworm; a broader category of nematodes that includes strongyles.
  • Giun lươn là một nhóm trong ngành giun tròn. (Strongyles are a group within the phylum of roundworms.)

Synonyms

• Parasitic nematode: A worm belonging to the Nematoda phylum that lives as a parasite.
• Roundworm: A common name for nematodes, referring to their cylindrical shape.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The meaning of "giun lươn" depends heavily on context:
  • In veterinary/animal health contexts, it typically refers to strongyles (intestinal parasites).
  • In agriculture/plant pathology contexts, it typically refers to tylenchus or similar plant-parasitic nematodes.
• It is not the same as "giun chỉ" (filarial worm) or "giun đũa" (ascaris roundworm).